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Gemeindeausrufer / Community Crier (colour litho)
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Gemeindeausrufer / Community Crier (colour litho)
8666317 Gemeindeausrufer / Community Crier (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gemeindeausrufer. Ehe das Zeitungswesen so weit war, den taglichen amtlichen Nachrichtendienst zu ubernehmen, wurden wichtige amtliche Mitteilungen vom Gemeindeausrufer bekanntgegeben. Er las die Bekanntmachung laut auf der Strasse vor, nachdem er sich mit einer Glocke Gehor verschafft hatte. Heute werden amtliche Mitteilungen mehr und mehr durch den Lautsprecher angesagt. Translation: Community Crier. Before the newspaper industry was ready to take over the daily official news service, important official announcements were announced by the community crier. He read the announcement aloud in the street after ringing a bell to be heard. Today, official announcements are announced more and more through the loudspeaker. Illustration for Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900 (Cigaretten-Bilderdienst Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, 1934).); © Look and Learn
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This colour lithograph captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the Gemeindeausrufer or Community Crier in action. In a time before newspapers took over as the primary source of official news, it was the duty of the community crier to announce important announcements to the public. With his bell in hand, he would ring it to gather attention before reading aloud the latest updates on the streets.
The artist Christophe (Colomb, Georges) has beautifully depicted this historical figure in vivid detail, highlighting the importance of communication and information dissemination in earlier times. The scene evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler days when news traveled through word of mouth rather than digital screens.
As we look at this print from Deutsche Kulturbilder, 1400-1900, we are reminded of how technology has transformed our modes of communication. While loudspeakers have replaced community criers today, there is something charming and authentic about this traditional method of spreading news.
This artwork serves as a reminder that even as times change and progress marches forward, there is value in preserving and honoring our cultural heritage. The Gemeindeausrufer may be a relic from the past, but his role in society remains an important part of history worth remembering.
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